2. Zaza Tsereteli, MD,MPH International Technical Adviser for HIV/AIDS/STD for TF/CBSS Task Force on Communicable Disease Control and Northern Dimension in the Cross-border Collaboration in the Fight against HIV/AIDS.

3. Zaza Tsereteli, MD,MPH International Technical Adviser for HIV/AIDS/STD for TF/CBSS Structure of the Task Force Bodies

4. Zaza Tsereteli, MD,MPH International Technical Adviser for HIV/AIDS/STD for TF/CBSS What are the topics The Task Force has established six Programme areas : Surveillance, early warning and vaccination Tuberculosis HIV and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Antibiotic Resistance and Hospital Infection Control Primary Health Care. Prison Health

5. Zaza Tsereteli, MD,MPH International Technical Adviser for HIV/AIDS/STD for TF/CBSS Registered HIV cases by year in Baltic's

6. Zaza Tsereteli, MD,MPH International Technical Adviser for HIV/AIDS/STD for TF/CBSS Three main target areas for action  Prevention of infections related to drug injection  Prevention and care of sexually transmitted diseases with particular emphasis on vulnerable groups  Prevention and care of sexually transmitted diseases with particular emphasis on vulnerable groups  Support for a comprehensive and sustainable health promotion program for young people with special emphasis on vulnerable groups

7. Zaza Tsereteli, MD,MPH International Technical Adviser for HIV/AIDS/STD for TF/CBSS Outputs: 1. Low-threshold support centers for HIV and STI diagnosis, treatment and prevention 1. Low-threshold support centers for HIV and STI diagnosis, treatment and prevention 2. Clean needles and syringes and condoms easily available 3. A decrease in incidence of HIV to 20 per 100 000 and STI to central European levels 3. A decrease in incidence of HIV to 20 per 100 000 and STI to central European levels 4. An increase in awareness and knowledge about safer sex 5. Universal access to treatment of pregnant HIV positive women

8. Zaza Tsereteli, MD,MPH International Technical Adviser for HIV/AIDS/STD for TF/CBSS Preconditions for establishing projects 1.The activities must be based on clear national policies of the host country: 2. The country, city county or oblast itself must take the lead, define the locations and level of co-operation, and in that sense invite other states in for collaboration

9. Zaza Tsereteli, MD,MPH International Technical Adviser for HIV/AIDS/STD for TF/CBSS Development of Outreach/Counseling Centers for Intravenous Drug Users in Latvia  Executing agency: Ministry of Welfare  Implementing Agency: AIDS Prevention Center  Project starting date: Originally planned: February 1, 2002  Actual: February 1, 2002  Project completion date: January 31, 2004  Total project budget:  Original:USD 216 680  Latest signed revision: USD 206 680

10. Zaza Tsereteli, MD,MPH International Technical Adviser for HIV/AIDS/STD for TF/CBSS Summary of main achievements  Effective project management structure established;  Cooperation agreements between eight municipalities, AIDS Prevention center signed to establish Outreach/counseling center in each municipality;  In seven municipalities premises for OCC selected and maintained; in Jurmala mobile OCC established;  Six-day training module of OCC employees developed and training implemented; Small teams consisting of municipal coordinator, professional and street worker established in each municipality; network with police, health and social services established at municipal level;  In November 2002, all OCC started active outreach work.  Project Public relations strategy designed, and several major events to inform public on objectives, tasks and activities of OCC performed.

12. Zaza Tsereteli, MD,MPH International Technical Adviser for HIV/AIDS/STD for TF/CBSS Projects registered in the TF database as of September 26, 2003 Programm Area ApprovedProposalDraftCompleted S14083 TB25312 HIV/AIDS360123 AB141132 PHC30355 PrHe210100 Total14074915

13. Zaza Tsereteli, MD,MPH International Technical Adviser for HIV/AIDS/STD for TF/CBSS EU enlargement May 1st 2004  EEA will also be enlarged  28 members  EU + 10 new members+ Norway + Iceland + Lichtenstein  EEA enlargement agreement concluded  Includes two new financing instruments Source of information: Senior Adviser Ingrid Schulerud Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oslo

14. Zaza Tsereteli, MD,MPH International Technical Adviser for HIV/AIDS/STD for TF/CBSS TWO NEW FINANCING INSTRUMENTS 1.EEA - financial instrument = 120 mill euro 2.Norwegian financial instrument = 113,4 mill euro AIM to contribute to the reduction of economic and social disparities in Europe. Annually for five years 2004 -2009 Source of information: Senior Adviser Ingrid Schulerud Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oslo

15. Zaza Tsereteli, MD,MPH International Technical Adviser for HIV/AIDS/STD for TF/CBSS DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS  Distribution key based on Cohesion fund indicators;  ex. Latvia : 3.29 % and 6 %  Lithuania; 4,50 % and 7.1 %  Estonia ; 1,68 % and 4 %  Poland ; 46,8 % and 49 % Source of information: Senior Adviser Ingrid Schulerud Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oslo

16. Zaza Tsereteli, MD,MPH International Technical Adviser for HIV/AIDS/STD for TF/CBSS 1.EEA - finacial instrument  120 mill euro annually 2004 - 2009  Recipient states are 10 new member countries + Greece, Portugal and Spain.  Priority areas are: –protection of the environment –sustainable development –European cultural heritage –human resources –HEALTH AND CHILD CARE Source of information: Senior Adviser Ingrid Schulerud Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oslo

17. Zaza Tsereteli, MD,MPH International Technical Adviser for HIV/AIDS/STD for TF/CBSS 2.Norwegian financial instruments.  113,4 mill. euro annually.  10 new member countries  Poland = 49 %  Priority areas are: –SAME AS EEA-INSTRUMENT –Schengen and judiciary –the environment –REGIONAL AND CROSS BORDER ACTIVITIES Source of information: Senior Adviser Ingrid Schulerud Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oslo

18. Zaza Tsereteli, MD,MPH International Technical Adviser for HIV/AIDS/STD for TF/CBSS How will the new instruments operate?  Foresee policy dialogue with beneficiary states to define priorities  Beneficiary states will propose projects within the priorities  15% - 40 % expenses to be covered by beneficiary state  Guidelines and structure to be worked out in accordance with the agreement Source of information: Senior Adviser Ingrid Schulerud Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oslo

19. Zaza Tsereteli, MD,MPH International Technical Adviser for HIV/AIDS/STD for TF/CBSS Conclusions  Priority areas within the two new instruments available for the new EU members include Health.  National priorities of the beneficiary state will be essential  One possible financing source to continue the work on communicable diseases if given priority by the beneficiary states. Source of information: Senior Adviser Ingrid Schulerud Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Oslo